“"Their memory perishes from the earth." In order that Bildad may not appear to speak inconsistently after saying, "Their roots dry up beneath," he had added, "Their crops are ruined above." He then concludes with what he wanted to convey through such a sequel of expressions, that is, "Their memory perishes from the ea…”
Julian of Eclanum, 5th c. — EXPOSITION ON THE BOOK OF JOB 18:17
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17His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.
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15It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
16His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.
— Job 18:17 —
18He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.
19He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in his dwellings.